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Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra) · Council & local affairs

Council & local affairs, 1929

1,020 stories in Lachlan (Forbes, Parkes, Cowra)'s papers · page 44 of 51

A River Road Causes Council Discussion

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 1

An application warded by Mr. E. M. Finn, [?]licitor, Canowindra, on behalf of Messrs, W. and J. Booth, to close and purchase…

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Shire Matters Report on Roads and Works by Enginneer White

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 1

Shire Engineer White reported as follows to last Saturday’s meeting of the Waugoola Shire Council:—…

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Electricity for Woodstock Deputation Waits on Council

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 1

Two members of the Woodstock Progress Assn., Messrs. E. D. Robbins and H. S. Newton, waited on the Waugoola Shire Councillors…

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That £3,000 Loan No Objections to the Proposal Reasons for Same Given by Mayor, Town Clerk and Engineer-in-charge

Cowra Free Press · Tuesday 12 November 1929 · page 3

This morning at the Municipal Council Chambers, Mr. R. T. Hole, Works Officer, Bathurst, held an inquiry into the Municipal…

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Municipal Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 4

The above Council met on Tuesday night, following attending:—Ald. Bradley (Mayor), Douglass, Berry, Fitch, Ticehurst, Schweitzer…

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Municipal Council Valuer's Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 4

I have to report having revised the valuations within the municipality for the ensuing three years. The values after very careful…

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Municipal Council Ganger's Report

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 4

I have to report on the various works carried out during the past four weeks:— Causeways in Star Gully and and…

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Goobang Shire Engineer's Report

Western Champion · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 6

The monthly report of the Shire Engineer was dealt with at Tuesday's meeting of the Goobang Shire Council, when the President, Cr, Job, was…

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State Reforms Ardlethan's Idea. Shire Support

Western Champion · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 18

Support for the movement started by the Ardlethan Citizens' Reform League, proposing a State Wide conference of local…

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Gravel Rights. Strange Anomally. Shire's Powers

Western Champion · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 9

Although Local Government bodies have the right to enter private property, and take gravel for roadmaking. they are forbidden the same powers…

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Contract Work. Unreasonable Delays. Shire's Views

Western Champion · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 9

Objection to the practice of some contractors in not carrying out contract work as it has been secured, but rather picking out the most…

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Meetings of the Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 2

On the motion of Mr. Rowe, it was agreed that meetings be held in each centre in rotation. Starting at Grenfell on the first Sunday in…

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Goobang Shire Monthly Meeting. Long List of Letters

Western Champion · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 14

The usual monthly meeting of the Goobang Shire was held in the Shire Chambers on Tuesday last, when the President, Cr. Job, was in the chair…

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Long Sitting. Cr. Carey's Welcome. Record Shire Meeting

Western Champion · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 16

The Goobang Shire Council celebrated the first attendance of Its new member Cr. L. W. Carey, on Tuesday by a record meeting, commencing its…

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Political Notes. Legislative Council Reform

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 2

The Bill to reform the Legislative Council, which originated in the Council and is now before the Assembly, provides that it is not to be…

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Amended Plans. Council's Big Saving

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 7

The big work of draining Lake Forbes, at Forbes, and finding a suitable bod near the lake for a pumping station have been averted…

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Annual Conference Southern and Western Shows. Meeting of Council

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 7

The annual meeting of the Council of the Southern and Western P.A.H. and I. Association was opened en Tuesday morning at the Temora…

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It Proves A Dud. Ald Berry's Complaint Council Employees and Contractors Vindicated. Contracts Fair and Above Board

The Grenfell Record and Lachlan District Advertiser · Thursday 14 November 1929 · page 2

At the Council meeting on Tuesday night the Mayor presented the following minute:— I have to report having this…

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Shire Council Monthly Meeting

The West Wyalong Advocate · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 8

The following were present at the last meeting of the Bland Shire Council: Crs. R. Penfold (President), W. MeClintock, A. T. Holland, D. A. Gagie,…

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Council Has Signed Supply Agreement

The Forbes Advocate · Friday 15 November 1929 · page 8

Allen Stirling, Forbes representative for the Atlantic Union Oil Co., wrote to Council last night, asking that the petrol supplies required by…

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